Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition

Bachelor

Be qualified to pursue a diverse career in health, focusing on how food and nutrition impacts the health of individuals, families, communities and industry.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

HHSNT1

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

Be qualified to pursue a diverse career in health, focusing on how food and nutrition impacts the health of individuals, families, communities and industry.

Our combined Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition degree prepares you for roles in food research, dietetic studies, food and health policy, or individual or community nutrition strategies, and public health.

In addition to online studies, you will complete 100 days of work-integrated learning mastering supported, relevant practical projects in food service, nutrition communication, as well as a nutrition project and research.

Our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition graduates find work in nutrition-focused areas such as food and nutrition policy, food industry, community health organisations, acute care settings, or in public health and health promotion.

Our Health Science/Nutrition course offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 5.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.
Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognised tertiary preparation course of at least 12 months duration.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Casuarina

Online

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition degree comprises 320 credit points, is delivered internally and externally and includes 100 days of work-integrated learning during the final three semesters, supported by our academics. Unique project opportunities exist in the Northern Territory's local, rural and remote areas as well as flexible options to complete projects in other locations.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

73.5%

Overall satisfaction

82.4%

Skill scale

70.6%

Teaching scale

64.7%

Employed full-time

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